THE WOMAN raped by footballer Ched Evans has had to change her name and move house five times after being constantly attacked by Twitter trolls, her father has said.

Over the last three years, malicious users of social media have identified her online, causing her to be separated from her family over the festive period.

Today her father spoke of the impact the online abuse has had on his daughter, saying she was unable to see her loved ones over Christmas and could not even exchange presents with them.

He added she worked to try to forget her torment at the hands of supporters of Evans.

The victim's father, who cannot be named to protect his daughter, said: "It’s the fifth time she’s had to move in under three years, she is just living her life on the run.

“I couldn’t even see her over Christmas because it’s too risky for her to visit me.

"I don’t even know where she is living at the moment, so I haven’t been able to give her the Christmas presents I bought her.

“The last time I saw her was almost a year ago, and it’s been hard not having her at home over Christmas.

"I just want her near me so I can protect her.”

It’s the fifth time she’s had to move in under three years, she is just living her life on the run

The victim's father

Evans was jailed in April 2012 for raping the woman in a hotel room in Rhyl, North Wales.

The Welsh former Sheffield United striker denied rape, saying the sex was consensual, but he was found guilty by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.

After his release in October, Evans released a video on his website protesting his innocence and vowing to clear his name.

He has been searching for a new contract since he was released but there has been a public outcry.

He initially trained with Sheffield United but several club patrons resign from their roles and Sheffield Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill request that her name be removed from a Bramall Lane stand should Evans be re-signed.

He then attempted to head to Hartlepool United but again the public backlash saw the club refuse to sign him.

He scored 42 goals in 103 games for the Blades, having previously played for Manchester City and Norwich City.